日本語 Japanese Language

Meaning

Primary

Japanese Language

Alternative

Japanese

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

You know 日本 is "Japan." So, when you add language onto the end of that you have Japanese language.

Reading

にほんご

Explanation

The reading is just the vocab word 日本 (にほん) plus the on'yomi that you learned for 語. Combine them together to get the reading for this word.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 日本語を〜

  日本語を使う

  to use Japanese

  日本語を教える

  to teach Japanese

  日本語を話す

  to speak Japanese

• 日本語の〜

  日本語の先生

  Japanese teacher

  日本語の発音

  Japanese pronunciation

  日本語のテキスト

  Japanese textbook

Context Sentences

週に一回、日本語の教室に通っています。

I go to a Japanese classroom once a week.

この本は日本語バージョンもありますか？

Does this book have a Japanese version?

「GENKI」という本と、「ワニカニ」というアプリで日本語を学んでいます。

I am studying Japanese with a book called "GENKI" and an app called "WaniKani."

Kanji Composition

1. 日

   にち Sun
2. 本

   ほん Book
3. 語

   ご Language